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MAY 1 — JULY 31, 2017
Explore things to do and places to go this
summer with KC Destinations. With 33
items to discover, there’s more to do than
you ever knew! Get started today and
enter to win a KC region prize pack valued
at $250. Share your KC Destinations
memories using #kcdestinations.
DESTINATIONS
BONNER SPRINGS, KS
@cityofbonnersprings
1. Attend a marble demonstration at the Moon
Marble Company. Summer demonstration times
Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Learn about the most popular “jumping off”
point for pioneers to stock their wagons before
heading out to Oregon or California.
318 W. Pacific Ave.
11. Retrace the steps of America’s 33rd president,
4700 Holmes St.
6. Visit Belvoir Winery for a FREE tasting of their
local Missouri wines. 1325 Odd Fellows Rd.
Harry Truman. The straight-talking boy from
Independence returned home after serving in
the White House and built the Harry S. Truman
Library and Museum just a few blocks from his
home. 500 W. US Hwy 24
12. Looking for supplies to stock your wagon?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. After all,
we’ve been helping adventure travelers stock up
on supplies for more than 170 years! Take home
locally made specialties and treasures or treat
your pioneer palate at the Historic Independence
Square. Whether you’re planning a day trip or
date night, the Independence Square offers a
variety of excellent options to shop, dine and
unwind! 112 W. Lexington Ave.
GARDNER & EDGERTON, KS
KANSAS CITY, KS
7. Sip on a “Green River”, slurp down a classic
Wyatt Earp and over 80 famous Kansans. Legends
Outlets Kansas City. #KCKselfie
600 E. Front St.
2. Explore our new Monument of Appreciation in
North Park. 1200 S. 134th St.
3. Snap a picture of the Historic Downtown
Bonner Springs area. 126 Cedar St.
CLAY COUNTY, MO
@VisitClay
4. Swing by Funky Monkey in Gladstone for FREE
samples of their truly funky popcorn.
7115 Locust St.
5. Take a selfie in front of the Northland Fountain
at Anita B. Gorman Park. #ClayMOments
@GEKSChamber
Cherry Limeade, or just enjoy a traditional
milkshake at the historic soda fountain located in
Gardner Pharmacy. 131 E. Main St.
8. Wander through the vines and sample a
variety of wine from the area’s finest boutique
winery, KC Wine Co. 13875 S. Gardner Rd.
9. Retrace the steps of settlers from the 1800s
and visit the location where the Santa Fe, Oregon,
and California trails split at Gardner Junction
2.2 miles West of downtown Gardner on 56 Hwy
INDEPENDENCE, MO
@visitkansascityks
13. Snap legendary selfies with Amelia Earhart,
1843 Village West Pkwy.
14. Bike, hike and explore the trails of where the
Lewis & Clark Expedition camped for three days
at the confluence of the Kansas & Missouri Rivers.
Lewis & Clark Park at Kaw Point.
One River City Dr.
15. Go surfing, Kansas City Style! Ride
your board like a pro on the Boogie Bahn at
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas City.
9400 State Ave.
@visitindependence
LANSING, KS
Frontier Trails Museum where gold was on
the mind of thousands and the streets of
Independence were bustling with wagon trains
arriving and preparing for their journey west.
Lansing Historical Museum. It is called “Faces of
the Kansas State Penitentiary” and is about how
the Quarantine Laws affected women in Kansas
in the early 20th Century. FREE 115 E. Kansas Ave.
10. Travel back in time to 1849 at the National
@lansingks
16. Check out the latest gallery exhibit at the
17. Take a selfie in front of Angel Falls while
standing on the bridge, near the center of Angel
Falls Trail. Share it with your friends on Facebook
and at Lansing, KS Happenings.
900 Ida St. (Behind St. Francis de Sales Church)
18. Go to Ichiban Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse
for the lunch specials. They have custom drinks,
fried sushi- and if you catch the broccoli during
the full steakhouse experience, you can squirt the
chef with sake! Just ask for Joy Hu, tell her that
you heard about her on KC Destinations, and she
will have a free treat for you.
871 W. Eisenhower Rd.
LENEXA, KS
@lenexachamber
19. Take a tour of Union Horse Distillery and
whet your whistle with samples of four awardwinning spirits. @unionhorsedistillingco /
#unionhorsedistillery. 11740 W 86th Terr.
20. Combine a love of art, jazz, beer and wine at
the Lenexa Art Fair on May 10th. Enjoy fine art,
live music and food trucks and a beer and wine
tasting in the evening. #lenexaartfair
Lenexa City Center - 87th & Renner Rd.
21. Download the I Like Lenexa App to get
information on outdoor amenities, learn
about upcoming events, check in to parks and
playgrounds, and complete achievements to earn
points and prizes. #ilikelenexa
LEAVENWORTH, KS
@leavenworthcvb
22. Discover the C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
and find out why Parker was called the “Carnival
King” 320 S. Esplanade St.
23. Snap a selfie with the Lincoln statue in
front of City Hall while you shop in our historic
downtown. 100 N. 5th St. #leavenworthKS
24. Explore the Richard Allen Cultural Museum
and learn about the Underground Railroad.
412 Kiowa St.
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MERRIAM, KS
@ExploreMerriam
25. Enjoy a FREE sample of the delicious
flavored sweet bread at Merriam’s most beloved
bakery, Strawberry Hill Povitica.
7226 W. Frontage Rd.
26. Snap a selfie with the bears at Merriam
Historic Plaza 6304 E. Frontage Rd.
27. Beat the heat and check out the latest
22–24
gallery exhibit at the Irene B. French Community
Center. FREE 5701 Merriam Dr., 3rd Floor
OLATHE, KS
@OlatheCVB
28. Explore the only stagecoach stop left on the
16–18
Sante Fe Trail. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
is full of unique experiences including livestock,
rides in the “Concord” style coach or the original
“mudwagon” style of stagecoach.
4–6
1200 E. Kansas City Rd.
29. Eat, play, and bowl all in one fun location!
13–15
Visit Main Event Entertainment to play over 100
games, compete in multi-level laser tag, and
more! 11950 S. Kansas City Rd.
30. Take a tour of the William J. Marra Museum
at the Deaf Cultural Center. Learn what it is
like living in a visual world, where sign takes
precedence and communications happens with
sign language. FREE 455 E. Park St.
SHAWNEE, KS
10–12
31–33
1–3
25–27
19–21
@ShawneeChamber
31. Stroll back in time at Shawnee Town 1929,
when the days were carefree and life was simple
in the small farming community, just prior to
the onset of the great depression.
28–30
7–9
11501 W. 57th St.
32. Spark a lifelong love of learning at
Wonderscope Children’s Museum with fun,
dynamic exhibits and programs that integrate
the arts, sciences and literature for children
eight and under. 5700 King St.
33. Relax at the 1,600-acre Shawnee Mission
Park that is home to a 120-acre lake for water
sports and fishing, with spacious picnic areas,
nature trails, play areas, an archery range, a 53acre dog off-leash area, a disc golf course, and a
place to enjoy mountain biking and horseback
riding. 7900 Renner Rd.
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Enter to win!
Visit at least five summer bucket list
destinations and enter for your chance
to win a $250 regional KC prize pack.
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Merriam Visitors Bureau
6304 E. Frontage Road
Merriam KS 66202
Or, drop off M–F, 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Contest runs May 1–July 31, 2017. One winner will
be randomly drawn from returned entry forms.